The Period of PURPLE Crying® is the phrase used to describe the peak time when babies cry more often. Infants who cry a lot or are awake and fussy at night are a source of concern for many parents. Because of the normal increase in crying that occurs in the first months of a baby’sContinue reading "Preventing Infant Abuse with the Period of PURPLE Crying®"
The City of Wichita will sign the proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention month on Tuesday, April 5 at 9am, Council Chambers, 1st floor, City Hall, 455 N Main. You can park in the City Hall parking lot. In the past the city has validated our parking. You do need to walk through the metal detector so please plan to arrive around 8:45am.
Being culturally competent means learning new patterns of behaviors, research trends, and social cues of a specific community and then effectively applying them into our personal and professional lives. This training covers the experiences, values, and belief systems specific to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. Participants will gain a heightened sense of personal awareness toContinue reading "LGBTQIA+ Cultural Competency: Best Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ Youth and Families"
Sedgwick County will sign the proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention month on Wednesday, April 6 at 9am, in the Commission Meeting Room, located on the third floor of the Sedgwick County Courthouse, 525 N. Main. You can park in the county garage. In the past the county has validated parking. You do need to walk through the metal detector so please plan to arrive around 8:45am.
Parents, caregivers and educators remain the first line of defense in protecting children against the potential dangers lurking online. This presentation is designed to educate, equip and empower adults with the knowledge and resources needed to help protect children from online dangers including predators, cyber bullies and threats related to gaming, social networking and mobileContinue reading "Internet Safety & Cyberbullying"
Every day connections are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains. Relationships help us learn better, work better, parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier, stronger community. Connections Matter is a training designedContinue reading "Connections Matter in Early Childhood- Day 1"
How do we ensure that children have a safe, stable, nurturing environment in which to grow? One strategy is engaging communities to support family-friendly policy and practice changes. Family-friendly workplaces and a family-friendly society are good for children, parents, and elders; they are in the best interest of employers; and, in the long run, theyContinue reading "Making the Connection: Strong Families, Strong Businesses and Strong Communities"
Professionals who work with children are mandated reporters and are required to make a report when they have a reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. Presented by Kansas Children’s Service League and the Kansas Department for Children and Families, this training addresses areas of risk and protective factors, definitions and common indicators of childContinue reading "Expanded Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognition, Reporting, and Supporting"
